Microsoft on Why Minecraft Is 720p on Nintendo Switch

Not due to a lack of power.

By
Alex Osborn

The Nintendo Switch version of Minecraft runs at a resolution of 720p in both handheld and docked modes, and Microsoft has come forward to explain why.

According to TIME, Microsoft confirmed the Switch version's lack of 1080p support, even when docked, isn't because the system isn't powerful enough to handle it, but rather due to issues with the shift between resolutions when switching from docked to undocked mode.

While Microsoft has not confirmed that 1080p support will be one day be available for the Switch version, the outlet notes that it's possible the game could feature a resolution boost when playing in docked mode at some point in the future.

Minecraft released for Nintendo Switch last week on May 11 digitally. A physical version for the title for Switch owners will be available at some point in the future.